Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-24
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
The BrOwn-SavOy Scandal referred TO
the Committee on Teachers.
STANDING COMMITTEES APPOINTED-TEACHERS AND
JANIToRs-SALARIRs OF PBINCIPALs-oTHER NAT
TERS.
BOARD MEETING.

An adjourned meeting OF the board OF trustees OF
public schools was held last evening. The presi-
dent, Mr.. Ross, announced the following standing
committees: Rules+Messrs. Ross, Darlington
Francis; ways and means, supplies and accounts:
MessrS Whelpley, Fish, Cornish; buildings, repairs
and furniture: Messrs. Cornish, Wilmer, Ross;
Normal and High Schools: Messrs. Darlington
Curtis, Francis; teachers and Janitors: Messrs'
Gre cory, Wilmer and Whelpley; text books, studies
examinations. promotions and scholarships:
Messrs. Fish, Curtis, Gregory; penmanship and
music: Messrs. Francis, Whelpley, Ross; industrial
education and drawing: Messrs. Curtis, Fish,
Cornish; library and annual report: Messrs. Wit
Mr.. Curtis nominated the following 1anitors:
Dickson building, e. w. Harding; Gardner build
Ing Rebecca sutton; Congress Street building,
drmed.
Mr.. Ross submitted for appointment as substi-
tute teachers in the second division the following
names: Miss Katie ShernernOrn hiss Augusta K.
keyser Miss Blanche Smith, Miss Jennie UOnoran,
Miss Florence Ball.
Dr.. Francis nominated Maud c. Baker as sub
Stitute teacher Ior the seventh district.
These nominations were confirmed, subject to
rule 20 which provides that all appointments OF
from certificate holders, and In the order or ex-
cellence. SO long as there shall be unemployed
tiicate holders available Tor the purpose.
THE ESTIMATES NOT READY.
MI. FISH, ITOlu Cuc COnulLCee on ways ana
means, stated that the committee had not
been able to submit the estimates, they had ex-
pected to do owing to the fact that Mr.. Cook, the
superintendent OF the cOiOred schools, had not
prepared his figures. He would suggest that the
board adjourn, subject TO the call the president
and IL would be the endeavor to have the esu.
macs ready as soon as possible.
Prof Gregory offered the following:
"ReSOtreo, That the principals VI school build
1ngs In the county VINO have taught successfully
fot dve years or more shall receive 81 200 year,
and all otner principals shall receive the nrst
year, 500; second year, $3.50; third year, 81 600;
IOurLn year, 81, 100, tirtn year, s., 200.
"Resotuea, That tnose teachers in charge of
buildings which contain six or more rooms shall
be designated principals, and also all Other teach
ers who have charge OF two-room buildings and
teach The eighth grade
matter TO regulate the pay OF principals In the
county, so that they would be more on an equality
VITA the principals In the city. As it Was now the
tendency was TO look forward to an appointment
In the ,lty, where the pay is higher.
The Resolution was referred TO the committee on
ways and means.
The BROwN-sAvoY CASE.
DR.. Francis said that he haG an unpleasant mat
ter 20 bring to the attention of the board He re-
ferred to the Brown-Savoy case. Mr. Brown had
asked Tor a suspension from his duties pending an
Investigation INTO Charges against him, which he
seems 10 nave anticipated would be made TO the
board. Dr.. Francis said that he had letter from
Miss Savoy and aisO one Irum ner brother, making
Charges against Mr. Brown. He had given The
lQdttcT d kUOu Ucul VI GuUUxut, tQu eQuCdNOrtQ
to have the case settled IN another Way than by
reference TO the board; but he hau been Onapie TO
do tnis- 1t Was an important matter, as an tnves-
ugatton would brand Que or 10th as vie charac-
ters. In view OF ali the circumstances and the
leeing manifested, he thought That It would ue
best 70 have the Charges Investigated by The en-
tire board anu he so moved.
Mr.. Fisn said tina. he hoped the gentleman
would modify his motion SO as TO refer the matter
TO a special committee.
Mr. Curtis asked II Lne case had not been brought
be.Ore the courts.
DR.. Francis replied that it had not been. He
had tried 10 have LntS course adopted. but the
parties had refused 10 subnlt to the tribunal OF
the Law. They had told ulIn that II he did not
bring the case TO The attention OF the board they
Mr.. Curtis said that he remembered an tnvesti-
RaItOn undertaken by the board OF q somewhat
board mad no authority TO administer Oaths. 1t
would De dlLlcuit 70 reach conclusion and do JUS
tce TO oil concerned.
Mr. Darlington ASKED Dr. Francis II the charge
was the same that was Investigated some time ago
by the committee Oh teachers.
Dr. Francis said that they were the same
Mr.. Darlington inquired how often the board
Was expected to investigate the same charge.
DR.. Francis Said the parties claimed that the
case was
NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED BEFORE.
Mr.. Fish said that the only question to be de-
cided was whether this man was a proper person
to be teacher. The board had nothing to do with
factions or gratifying private feelings He Was in
favor OF referring tue matter TO a special com-
mttLee.
DR.. Francis name was mentioned as chairman
OF sucn d committee and he said that he would not
act in that capacity. He thought that the wnoie
board should investigate tue matter rs he be-
neyed from wnaL he hsd been tod mat the par
ties would not be satisfied with an investigation
by Commute. They expressed the opinion that
the verdict would We uniayo.aDe 10 Mr. Brown.
MI. Curtis said that ne had neard the Iormer re-
port SpOAen OF as embarrassing affair, and for
Inis reason he thought tnat q special committee
would be better.
MIR. Darlington, who was member of the COM
mittee wnicn mad Investigated the same charges
against Mr.. Brown some time ago, said that the
committee had invited Lne accuoer5 to appear be-
fore Lnem, but not one answered the summons.
They had gone with their charges to the superln-
tendenL and the supervising principal, but they
would not appear before tue comnltlee. He did
not see how tney had the face TO come again and
Mr.. Fish said that HIJer the statement just made
by MIR. Darlington he would move that the whole
matter be reierred to the committee On teachers.
subject Tor IurLher investigation.
TntS mOu0n was adopted
HALF DAT SCHOOLS
Mr.. Cornish presented q petition from the trus-
tees OF the RehOboth church, where q school was
located, asking the approval OF the board In their
dismissal Of the 1anitor and the appointment OF q
new Janitor. The new JanitOr was stated to be
N. Janifer, and this appointment was confirmed.
Mr.. Darlington, from the ulgh School commit
tee, said that the attendance Lnere exceeded the
capacity, and he moved that the principal be au-
t0Of1ZeQ 10 0OlQ 00u Gay SCnOOlA
Mr.. Fish asked II some were not attending this
school VINO mad noright TO do so. He referred TO
post graduates.
Mr.. Darlington said that there were no pupilsof
this Class now In the school
The motion was adOpJed.
LGregory presented the report OF the teachers
committees, recommending the following promo
tions In the first division: Miss McSin to class II
Miss Mcmahon TO class 8, Miss Fuller TO class To-
Miss Love1Oy TO class q Miss Scanmell TO ciassS In
the third division: Miss Ttndle to cass9 Miss Dali
ton 70 class =, -educe Miss jenkins to class 4 In
het sixth division: Miss Clancy to class6
The DOard then adjourned.
RoByRRiRs RRPoRTKD.-Samuel W. Shadle No
1854 8.l street northwest reports stolen from his
trunk 30 worth OF clothing. Chas. Catlett, No.
5l6 18th street, reports stolen gold pin valued at
$40. Thoe. Withefs 2019 L street northwest, re-
ports stolen ~ Chas. Early No. 1908 Connecticut
avenue. reports the embezziement OF SIS John F.
Dorsey, No: $50 Canal street. reports the larceny
OF $40. w. r. WEIGH reports stolen from the pur.
sers ONCE on steamer LeaIy, 70 r0und-trip tickets
20 Fort Monroe, - tickets to Alexandra, and the
ticket puncne6. Ara. Kate Prather, No. llI2
street northeast. reports stolen money and Jewelry